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Sony Xperia Z1 / Sony Xperia Z1 Honami

3152 reviews

Apr, 2024

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size (1005)
performance (769)
usability (672)
camera (385)
screen (374)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 3152 reviews of Sony Xperia Z1 / Sony Xperia Z1 Honami. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the camera and screen. The usability and performance also get good feedback, whereas opinions are divided on the reception.

size, performance, usability, screen, camera

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Sony Xperia Z1 / Sony Xperia Z1 Honami is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Xperia Z1 / Sony Xperia Z1 Honami

alaTest has collected and analyzed 309 user reviews of Sony Xperia Z1 / Sony Xperia Z1 Honami from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the screen and camera. The portability and performance also get good feedback, but there are mixed opinions on the GPS navigation and connectivity. Many are critical about the reliability.

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82% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony Xperia Z1 / Sony Xperia Z1 Honami

alaTest has collected and analyzed 423 user reviews of Sony Xperia Z1 / Sony Xperia Z1 Honami from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviews about the screen and design are overall positive. The camera and portability are also appreciated. There are some mixed opinions about the reliability.

performance, portability, camera, design, screen

90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Sony Xperia Z1 / Sony Xperia Z1 Honami

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Sony Xperia Z1 / Sony Xperia Z1 Honami from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.ca. Opinions about the price and screen are overall positive. The usability and performance are also mentioned favorably, whereas comments are divided on the portability.

camera, performance, usability, screen, price

83% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Sharif Sakr (engadget.com)

Sony Xperia Z1 review: a high-spec cameraphone without the hump

It's time to set the record straight: the original Xperia Z, launched back in February, was a decent phone. A solid phone. It was as if Sony had suddenly

An excellent all-rounder ; Waterproof and dustproof ; Attractive design, well-built ; Powerful camera in a skinny frame

Lack of image stabilization hurts video and low-light stills ; 1080p display has bad viewing angles

The Z1 ticks all the main boxes for a cutting-edge Android flagship, with superb 20-megapixel stills being an added bonus. However, if you're looking for the very best cameraphone on the market, this isn't it.

Sep, 2013

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Expert review by : GSM Arena (gsmarena.com)

Sony Xperia Z1 review: Walking on water

Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support; 3G with 42Mbps HSPA; 150Mbps LTE, 5" 16M-color 1080p capacitive touchscreen Triluminos display (441ppi pixel density); X-Reality engine, Android OS v4.2.2 Jelly Bean with custom UI, Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400 CPU, 2...

Quite big even for a 5-inch screen phone, Non-user-replaceable battery, Below average loudspeaker performance (probably due to the enhanced waterproofing), No proper video playback decoders (XviD, DivX) out of the box

The Sony Xperia Z1 marks the second rebirth of the company's premium take on what a smartphone should be like. The Xperia Z was a great foundation and laid the groundwork for the company to expand with the Z1. Yes, the naming scheme doesn't really make...

Sep, 2013

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Sony Xperia Z1 preview: A closer look

One of the hot tickets at this year's IFA, the Sony Xperia Z is about to get the attention it deserves at ours. The smartphone left us feeling extremely positive the last time we met and we are hoping for more of the same.

Sep, 2013

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Expert review by : es.engadget.com (engadget.com)

Sony Xperia Z1, análisis

El Xperia Z supuso sin lugar a dudas una nueva apuesta dentro del diseño móvil para Sony. La gama Z es fácilmente reconocible allá por dónde va, gracias a unas líneas cuidadas, su acabado de alta calidad y el protagonismo del cristal templado. Con el...

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : Vlad Savov (theverge.com)

Xperia Z1 review: Sony's return to the megapixel wars

Over the past 18 months, CEO Kaz Hirai has been on a mission to unify the sprawling empire entrusted to him into a more cohesive and focused One Sony. On the mobile front, that's resulted in...

The prettiest waterproof phone around ; Has the sensor of a point-and-shoot camera ; Snappy performance

Display is a clear step behind the competition ; Ergonomics leave room for improvement ; Software is not as up to date as the hardware

Until Sony recognizes the importance of great displays, its phones can only be better, never best

Sep, 2013

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Expert review by : Andrew Hoyle (cnet.com)

Sony Xperia Z1 is a waterproof, 20.7-megapixel quad-core beast (hands-on)

Sony's flagship Xperia Z1 packs a Full HD display, a quad-core processor, and a whopping 20.7-megapixel camera into a waterproof body and wraps it in an aluminium frame.

Sep, 2013

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Expert review by : SlashGear (slashgear.com)

T-Mobile Sony Xperia Z1S Review

There’s little to dislike about the Sony Xperia Z1S. If you enjoyed everything about the Xperia Z, this device is simply a boost in all the right places. This device feels as high-end as a smartphone of this size has felt in our hands, and everything...

Jan, 2014

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Expert review by : Redaktion (notebookcheck.net)

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Oct, 2013

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Expert review by : Daniel Schmidt (notebookcheck.net)

Review Sony Xperia Z1 Smartphone

Freshly polished. Sony presents their updated Xperia Z with the latest hardware and a Full HD screen. The Japanese company's new family member has much more to offer than just a processor update, so we took a closer look for you. Read on to discover...

First class performance; IP certification; LTE Cat. 4 with broad frequency coverage; Good battery life; Great camera; Exceptionally bright display

that has bad viewing angle stability and a high black value; Battery permanently affixed; Bloatware preinstalled

Among others, the competition includes: the iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy S4 and S4 Active, HTC One, HTC Butterfly, LG G2, Nokia Lumia 925 and 1020.

Oct, 2013

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Expert review by : Daniel Perez (ubergizmo.com)

Sony Xperia Z1 Review

Smartphone cameras have been improving in their ability to capture just the right moment you're looking for over the past couple of years, with Nokia making the biggest leap in offering a smartphone with a high resolution 41MP camera. The […]

With that said, the Xperia Z1 does have a nice 20.7MP camera with some interesting applications available that can possibly help make the device worth your time and money. If you need an Android device with a large megapixel camera and powerful specs,...

Oct, 2013

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